| For selling own home, you need a plan. A realtor | | | | no peeling wallpaper, all the pipes are functioning, |
| has a lot of experience in selling houses. However, | | | | and the landscaping is in order. The most critical |
| they tend to focus on the ones that will make | | | | areas to focus on are the entryway, the kitchen, |
| them the most money. This is because they get | | | | and the bathroom. By making your house seem |
| paid up to 6% of the sales price when your | | | | like a good value for the money, you can make it |
| house is sold. But you can sell a house quickly by | | | | sell a lot faster. |
| yourself and keep that 6%. | | | | Also, make sure your house is meticulously |
| The first thing you need to do is analyze prices. | | | | cleaned before showing it. You want it to smell |
| You want to look at what similar houses around | | | | nice, be uncluttered, and free of personal items. |
| you are currently selling for. This is not the listing | | | | This helps a potential buyer imagine living in the |
| price, but what the house actually sold for. This | | | | house. For inspiration, you may want to visit |
| will give you a good idea of where to price your | | | | condos or housing developments where they |
| house at. In a down market, a lower price can | | | | have furnished homes on display. These are |
| help your house move faster. This is critical if | | | | usually staged to help the house sell better. If you |
| you're looking to move quickly. | | | | can make your house look like one of these |
| However, you can get better results if you prep | | | | houses, you can bet you will be selling own home |
| your house first. That means fixing any small | | | | in record time. |
| issues. Make sure the paint is touched up, there's | | | | |